In an exclusive interview with The Chanzo, a senior CHADEMA leader clarifies the critical difference between leading a movement for change and the act of boycotting an election.
On Instagram, two major political campaigns have witnessed gaining momentum in an unprecedented way, even affecting some well-known users of the platform.
The Registrar acted on a complaint filed by ACT Wazalendo’s member Monalisa Ndala on August 22, 2025, alleging procedural violations in Mpina’s nomination.
Mahakama imetupilia mbali malalamiko hayo kwa makosa yaliyo onekana kwenye hati ya kiapo pamoja na hoja ya mlalamikaji hakupita katika ngazi stahiki za CCM kulalamika
Othman Masoud Othman accuses the international community of indifference, arguing that its inaction emboldens Tanzania’s ruling CCM party to act with impunity.
In our briefing today:
18 Parties Sign Zanzibar General Election Code of Ethics, CHADEMA Boycotts;
CCM Members Threaten to Vote Opposition After NEC Snubs Primary Winners: ‘Where Is Democracy?’;
Beyond the Ballot: Do Dar Locals Feel They Gain from Multi-Party Democracy?;
Zanzibar VP: World’s Silence Emboldens Tanzania’s Democratic Decline
Inside the Court Ruling that Dismissed the Petition Against Samia’s Nomination as CCM Presidential Candidate for the 2025 Election.
The petition was dismissed for failing to exhaust internal party remedies and for defects in the affidavit submitted by the petitioner
Many say the system is good and should remain, while calling for the shortcomings facing it to be corrected so that it can benefit them more effectively.
Wengi wanasema mfumo huo ni mzuri unaopaswa kubaki, wakitoa wito kwa kasoro zinazoukabili kurekebishwa ili uweze kunufaisha vizuri zaidi.
The widespread practice has sparked significant internal party dissent and public protests from members who feel the democratic process has been disregarded.
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